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60 Minutes March 18, 2026 1m

Lasers used to shoot down cartel drones #shorts

Summary

The main theme is the US Army's use of drone-draining technology, referred to as Locust, to combat cartel drone operations smuggling drugs and cash across the Mexican border. Concerns raised by the FAA regarding interference with commercial air traffic were dispelled by recent tests demonstrating the system's safety. The practical takeaway is that the Locust system is effective against cartel drones and has been proven not to pose a threat to commercial aviation.

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